(3 cr.) This course integrates the knowledge, values and
skills of the foundation curriculum with clinical
perspectives traditionally associated with social
work. Students work directly with adult
individuals from diverse client populations and
from all socioeconomic levels. Emphasis is placed
on social work practice in behavioral health
consultation in the health care system. Students
acquire major skills such as how to make
comprehensive psychosocial assessments and devise
treatment plans for clients. The specific models
of clinical practice addressed in this course are:
cognitive/behavioral, constructivist and
psychodynamic. Additional topics include crisis
intervention, interpersonal therapy and
trans-theoretical models, as well as motivational
interviewing. Attention is given to developing
students' critical thinking skills and their
ability to apply ethical standards to clinical
practice. Course is taken concurrently with SW 600
(except for those in the India program).
Permission needed to enroll in summer term.
Prerequisite: SW 502, SW 503; Every Year, Fall and Summer